Geraldine C. "Gerri" Thede, 74, of New Holstein passed away, Friday December 15, 2017. She is the former Geraldine Fye born on May 9, 1943 to the late Lester and Ruth (Schaefer) Fye. Gerri attended Gravesville school.

She worked at Tecumseh for 36 years upon retiring. Gerri then worked part-time at Kwik Trip for 10 years in New Holstein. She loved her gambling trips to Oneida and enjoyed crocheting and canning. Gerri had a love for animals especially dogs and horses. She had a dog kennel in Kiel for many years where she also had horses which she enjoyed riding. Gerri was a huge Green Bay Packer Fan. She also loved to dapple in new business ventures.

Survivors include her daughters: Andrea (Randy) Stier, CA; Dawn (Steve) Zebraitis, Bancroft, WI; her 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Annette Kohlmann, Plymouth; Diane Erickson, Elkhart Lake and brother-in-law: Charles Harder, Plymouth. She is further survived by her aunt Bernice and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Gerri was preceded in death by two sons: Michael and Brian; her granddaughter, Trista; her parents, two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Audrey and James Grimmer, Beverly Harder, Ronald Kohlmann, and Victor Erickson.

Per Gerri's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Chilton.